Watch the Incredible Metamorphosis of a Caterpillar Into a Monarch Butterfly

Here’s the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. From the wild green creepy crawler caterpillar, to the unassuming cocoon, before ending up as the beautifully complex and intricate butterfly itself. We get to see the entire process and it’s like a magic trick, enter one way and exit completely differently. Nature is always the best magician.

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